Welcome to my blog created on Mother's Day 2010, after receiving a Stage3 BC diagnosis. If you are a new member of the Sisterhood of Cancerous Breasts, I bow to you Sister, you may want to read from the beginning. If you are already a Follower, thank you Dear Reader, for your sweet company. Come in, make yourself comfy, and I will tell you a story.
Update Nov 2018: I’m part of a new sorority now. Always wanted to go to Club Med, not Club Met! It’s back and so I’m back! Stay tuned!

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

One World One Heart 2011

Hello, thank you for coming to my breast cancer blog, the sacred ordinary. Would you like a cup of tea, while I tell you a story about me?

Once upon a time, in a land so far away from here, there was a princess with golden locks, a song in her heart, and a pen in her hand. She ruled over a candlelit kingdom of lost boys and lost puppies, cooking over the burning fire of a crockpot, and finding enchantment in a garden full of fairies and gnomes, hummingbirds and butterflies, and two doves coo cooing while bay breezes chimed chimes.

She had no magical powers, but believed she did, for most of her life whispered the prayer "Let No Bad Happen" and thought it so, not realizing it was mostly because when she looked for Good, she always found it.

A plague fell upon her, she saw it, appearing as a black hole in a starry sky. There were thousands like her.

Much was asked of her to battle the plague. Give up your magical thinking, give up your golden locks, give up the comfort of your routines and rituals, and surrender your body to potions and poisons that will kill the plague, unless they kill you first.

When you have done all these, she was told, then you must go to the Kingdom of Lost Breasts. You will travel there alone, except for the help of a Wizard. You must leave your breasts alongside millions of others, bravely surrendered by the Sacred Order of the Sisterhood of Cancerous Breasts.

When you return from that place, we will cast more magic upon you, until you glow like a firefly, every night for twenty nights plus eight.

The princess did all that was asked of her, met every challenge in the abyss of her fear, with the help of legions of Angels that had arrived, knowing she could not do this on her own.

Every night, her empty pockets were refilled with starlight.

She waits now, for passage to the Kingdom where she will leave behind accessories, and walk away with her life, still believing Good is found everywhere, and mostly in a heart that loves.

Please comment below with your email address, because in keeping with the One World One Heart tradition, a randomly selected prize winner will be announced on my blog February 17th. Anyone is eligible for the prize, you just need to visit and comment!

from me to you

Enjoy your day tripping through blogs from all over the world. Enter here... If you are looking for me, I am #708! Thank you so much for visiting mine.

Blessings upon you, writergirldreams

UPDATE 2/9/11: My goodness gracious, so many blogs, so little time! I am slowly making my way through all the blogs that came to visit here, and they just keep coming! I think I need to give away more prizes! Oh and by the way,

Hello from Oz, Kansas' "fancy" name. My sister is a breast cancer survivor and has traveled a similar journey to your own- good thoughts, positive energy, an energizing vibe, a confident outlook, and precious prayers are some of your best tools, along with all of the others that science and the medical field can provide.

I'm so pleased to have met you and discovered your blog! If you'd like to visit mine, please come by Twigs and Tulle and Kindergarten's 3 R's!

Glad to see your heart here at OWOH Writer Girl! It's easy to see your magical heart!! You are part fairy methinks and perhaps this is why you are able to weave tales.Now, on to official matters~ please throw my name into the hat. Especially, I like your little felt heart!

Hi, you have a great blog. I hope you are enjoying the OWOH blog event. Your giveaway is awesome and I hope you stop by my blog to enter as well. I'm number 96 on the list. Enjoy the fun, take care and I wish you well on your journey.

Wow...and I am saying that in awe of your beautiful spirit.Blessings to you as you journey in the next scenario of your life.You are an inspiration, girl. Your blog warms my heart.Life is filled with hope, isn't it?Keep the magic flowing, that is what gets us through the stormy waters and deep valleys. hugs,Teresa in California at:tscat@sbcglobal.netI make dolls with cloth bodies and paper clay head, arms and legs.One awesome lady, a doll instructor, is Nancye's art doll ning. She just went through about a year's worth of breast cancer treatment...what an inspirational soul she is. I am also at: Cloth and Clay doll ning with Jane Des Rosier where you can join to do her doll tutorials for only $10...amazing creativity is there...many doll makers of kindred spirits.

Hallo , nice to meet you. Thank you for giving us the chance to win your great doorprice.This is beautiful.I would love to win that.Please count me in.Come visit me on my blog,I join the OWOH- event too.Regards from Germany and happy OWOHJanine

I am so glad to have this opportunity to meet you. This is my first year with OWOH and it has been an amazing adevnture. I have made new friends already! If you have time please wander over to my blog and say hello. I am #476 on the list.Laurahttp://laura-comito.blogspot.com/

Wow - what a creative and courageous take on coping with breast cancer! I love how you created a "story" about your battle, and I especially LOVE that your strong spirit shines through the words. Sending love & light your way, that you may enjoy a lifetime of excellent health. xoxo, chris (intuitivesparks.blogspot.com - OWOH #704)

Greetings!...So pleased to visit your lovely blog. I am a Canadian Mixed Media and Digital Artist and look forward to meeting a new friend. I hope you will visit my blog as well. http://gaylepage-robak.blogspot.com or #230 on the OWOH list.

Oh I'm so excited to have found One World One Heart. What a great idea! I'm having a grand time visiting blogs such as yours and hopefully it will help my blog to grow in the process! I'd love to be included in your drawing. Sarah

ope you have oodles of fun during OWOH. I've enjoyed it so much over the years seeing all of the wonderful blogs and meeting everyone. Thanks for your participation in the event.Jodyvisionquest2020 AT msn DOT com

What memories...it seems not long ago...my friend, my step Mom fight for 11 years....her pages are on my blog...I thank-you for sharing your cancer...your good energy, I believe is a huge plus...come by for a vist in Oregon...Tootsie

Thank you for sharing your courageous journey. Every cancer survivor makes the sun a little brighter, the ocean a bit saltier and life a bit sweeter.Your giveaway is lovely, but your story is dearer.Please enter me in your drawing... Hope you are having a very fun OWOH...http://anartsoul.blogspot.com

Hello and may I just say how happy I am to meet you. Happy OWOH. I am so excited to be a part of this and would love the opportunity to be a part of your door prize. It has been wonderful to stop by and visit and I hope you will drop in during your adventures around Blogland. Wishes and WhimsyWeNdy from WonDErLand

Your story touched my heart. One of my very best friends is a breast cancer survivor. I can only say you are such a tender heart with so much courage and bravery. Thanks for sharing your blog and I am very honored to meet you.Come by sometime and see me!http://designforty-8.blogspot.com/teriabella4@att.net

Hi WinterGirlDreams! Thank you so much for sharing *your* story! And thank you for visiting my blog as well :) One thing that I don't actually talk about too much on that blog is that I work with Athena's Home Novelties, and they created an organization called the Athena's Cup! It's trying to raise money for breast cancer research AND break the world record for the most amount of bras hooked together at one time! Feel free to check it out sometime (www.athenascup.org)...and otherwise, I plan on frequently visiting your part of the sea :)~Ceciliathegreenestmermaid@gmail.com

Hello! I have bopped around your blog a bit and left you another comment but I will say it again here. You are an inspiration! I am touched by your writings! I pray that you have a full recovery and are cancer free very soon!Your gifts are beautiful!I am now one of your followers. I hope you will "Fly On The Wings of OWOH" over to MY BLOG, have a peek at my prize, and maybe even follow me too! :)It's so nice to "meet" you!Hugs,True :DMy email: TrudySjolander@yahoo.com

what a lovely courageous princess you are... My queen Mother passed after her battle with another form of the one that has taken hold of your life. I see a shining star in your future, many grandbabies to love...So very nice to meet you, I love visiting all these wonderful blogs and seeing what everyone is working on, there are so many talented people here..

Please enter my name in your lovely drawingBonnie in Floridaladycolmn(at)aol(dot)com

Why, of course, I would love a cup of tea. So very nice to meet you via One World One Heart. I've enjoyed looking at your wonderful photographs and catching a glimpse of who you are on your courageous journey. I hope to visit with you again soon and if you haven't stopped by already I'm #38 with a giveaway of for my Very Cherry earrings. They'd go perfect a well shaved hairdo. ;-) With over 200 comments now I'm overwhelmed with who is who! But it's been fun. Take care and I'm sending positive thoughts your way,´*•.¸(´*•.¸♥¸.•*´)¸.•*´♥•.*.*.*.Cherry*.*.*.•♥♥•.*.*.*.Chick.*.*.*.•♥¸.•*´(¸.•*´♥´*•.¸)´*•.¸

You'r heart shines, your words are like your heart :) By the way I'm pleased to meet you (I'm Shelle from Sunshine Coast Australia) If you have time I'd love you to come on over check out my giveaways & comment at my OWOH post too :) oh & please feel free to drop in now and then after OWOH if you're in the bloggersphere :)http://sunshineshelles.blogspot.com/

You have a wonderful writing ability and fighting spirit. The best gift anyone could give you are the arms wrapped around you while you face such daily challenges. Feel the love an warmth while we all hold hands in cyberspace bringing together OWOH and OH (one hope!) #220 needlewings at mac dot com

Thanks for sharing your journey with us , it is so true that this is always there when we least expect it. I think you are a very brave and special lady and I am very glad to have met you. Please stop by my blog for a visit BabesbyBarb.blogspot.comb_guilford@yahoo.com

Your story is wonderful and heartfelt. May you always have pockets full of star shine and thank you for sharing it with the world!Please stop by and enter my OWOH! I'm #50!www.inspiringadventuresofalwaysinspired.blogspot.com/

Ciao! I am so happy to meet you today on the wings of OWOH! Thanks for a chance to win your wonderful giveaway! Sorry to hear about the princesses tribulations, but glad that she has a brave heart! Glad to meet you as I take my slow journey around the world...Hugs, ♥ ♥ ♥ Antonella ♥ ♥ ♥wing stop #153, snowy New JerseyPlease stop by #153 for a chance to win my giveaway!

What a beautiful prize! I was a long time hold out for Facebook too hehe. I signed up and thought, ok...now what!? Somehow it just spreads like wildfire and now the people that talked me into joining don't post much (irony?) but I have discovered so many wonderful artists there. I love seeing their works-in-progress and seeing the person behind the art/jewelry/quilt etc. Happy OWOH, nice to meet you :)

it would be lovely to win your prize but mostly it is lovely to have been able to read your story and witness your gentle soul. thank you for having the courage to share yourself so boldly. your story matters. blessings

Greetings from BC Canada! Nice to meet you! Good for you for being so courageous and strong on your incredible journey! Very nice giveaways! Come enter my giveaway when you get a chance. #788Shaunawww.whisperingmists.typepad.com

WoW! I am deeply impressed. What you are going through is something I can't even imagine. And I love the way you write about all that! There is so much humor, love and courage in your words. I am so glad to see the cancer could not take that from you!

your sweet comment on my blog was so touching and when i saw your profile photo with your beautiful lavender headwrap, i thought how radiant you look! you are a brave heart, and must know that 'everything works together for good to them that love God", and He will make what was meant to be a curse, a blessing as you keep walking by faith!!your work is beautiful and you have a very lovely offering!(my blog is #30 on the list)http://rustedwingsstudio.blogspot.comwarm hugs & blessings from Montana!abigail

Hi WGD,Thank you for stopping by my blog. And thank you for sharing your journey with us. Edwards mansion is still here. After being moved to another locale in Redlands, it is now a place for weddings and events. Here is a link: http://edwardsmansion.com/Glad to meet you through OWOH!Linda

You gave me goose bumps you write so beautifully!!!! It was so nice to stay awhile and enjoy a coffee with you. If you get the chance I would love you to visit me downunder (Australia) so I can return the favour. #819 mustlovepaint.blogspot.com

Hello from Cody, Wyoming, USA. I enjoyed visiting your blog and getting to know a bit about you. Thanks for participating in OWOH. Please enter me in the drawing for your awesome gifts. If you haven't done so yet, please stop by and enter these giveaways too. # 385 http://stampgram.blogspot.com # 132 http://papertraders-art.blogspot.com/search/label/Home

Hi The Sacred Ordinary, You are surely one of God's angel sending out a message that all women need to hear. Thank you for reminding me of how precious life is. I would love to win your gift. Please visit my blog, too. I am the author of "16 x MOM: A Mastery of Motherhood." I am giving away my book and a couple of laminated 4 leaf clovers.#844barbara@barbaracagle.comhttp://blog.barbaracagle.com

You are a brave and couragous woman! Your story is a unique and touching account of what so many woman must face. I pray that your story ends with, "and she lives happily ever after". warm wishes ~mary helen

Hi Deb, I stopped by your blog as I am making my way down the OWOH list of blogs and now I have to pause.

Your spirit is big, encouraging, awesome, and welcoming. I am going to add you to my prayers. You have an inspiring life and I know that my small prayer will not gain much attention up there, but I will be on tiptoe and shouting asking aid and comfort for you and others I have read about on my blog travels, since today alone has been a memorable day.

The OWOH event, was aptly titled. Writergirldreams I wish you good health, good times, strength and joy.

Please stop by my blog, I welcome you and everyone else. I deleted my earlier comment since I joined the event late, I am 846 on the OWOH list.

Your blog touched my heart. I had a breast biopsy in '07-was benign, but still a scary procedure.Please put my name in your draw and come to my blog-#348 and toss your name in my hat there. Thanks and Good Luck!

Thank you for sharing your beautiful and inspiring story with all of us. I have making an appointment on my list of things to do for the last month but am going to do it tomorrow! Thanks for the reminder! Please add my name to your generous drawing and be sure to stop and visit me at lucky #777 on the list.

Hello! I am just flying in from OWOH. Please enter my name in your wonderful prize and pop on by my blog if you would like to enter my OWOH giveaway (if you haven't already). You are most welcome to visit my blog any time. :) I love visitors. :)

Greetings from Clovis, CaliforniaI’ve enjoyed looking through your blog and your work is wonderful! Stop by and visit mine, if you haven’t already, for a chance to win my door prize. In the meantime, I hope this journey is as fun for you as it is for me.Best, HollyMy blog: http://tuscanroad.blogspot.com/Email: tuscanroad@sbcglobal.net

Hello sweet lady. Your post is different from any I've read so far, but I love it and can relate to it somewhat. As you know, because you've already visited me, my dear mother lost her battle with cancer. I pray with you for victory. Although victory is still ours in the end. All you need is faith, and you seem to emit it.

You have a very lovely blog, full of courage and hope. I really love the heart. Please enter me in your giveaway and visit me, if you haven't already. I'm number 11 and my information is on my profile page.

Breast cancer is an insidious disease. My mum has had it and I am considered high risk. Mammograms aren't as bad as what some people make them out to be - after all what is some minor discomfort compared to not finding it in time.

Hello from Northern California! I am your newest follower - I think I need to come back when I have more time and read through your blog. You have a lot of courage and I like that. So I will see you again.Meanwhile, I'd like to welcome you to my blog, I'm #188 on the list.

Thank you for the reminder. I need to call back for a follow up. I am glad that you have found the silver lining to your cloud and may you remain forever in the light. Please come over and visit me too. I am #229 on the list.

Hello. I have come across a couple of bloggers that so completely share of themselves. Yours is one of those. I have sat here reading the opening story. What a beautiful gift to be able to tell such a story in such a way. I will be back to read the rest of your blog. Thanks for sharing with us.:) Gale OWOH #473

What a beautiful heartfelt blog post. I'm sending you some positive healing sweet lady.I love your heart giveaway, and could use the positive vibrations from it myself. :) Wishing you all the stength, courage and love in this world.Please enter me too!Visit mine too if you get the chance.. time is running out!

What a truly touching story. I suddenly feel the need to make a long overdue appointment (thanks for the nudge). Your little heart is a wonderful prize and I would love to be the lucky winner. Best wishes inmelsedn your journey.

hello! what a lovely way to tell your story and what a lovely giveaway. i also love your blog title. i would be delighted to win your giveaway! be well and happy and if you haven't yet, i hope you can drop by my blog at http://peggyapl.blogspot.com/ (#544) and join my OWOH giveaway. hugs from peggyapl(at)gmail.com!

There is so much I'd like to say, personal experiences as I've held the hands of best friends with the c word and such. But you are brave and amazing for posting your story live. Hugs and all good stuff for you! Anna

You are an amazing brave and inspiring woman. Your blog is beautiful.Thank you for participating in OWOH 2011. I hope you get a chance to stop by my blog, #51, on your journey.hugs from ON, CanadaHeidiheidig@gmail.com

Hello sweet princess, many good thoughts coming your way along with positive healing energy! I am now a follower. :)I would love to be included in your giveaway, please come come visit #209thanks.Gentle hugs,Susan(Pieces of Fate)

Hi, it's wonderful to meet you through this lovely event. I'd love for my name to be entered into your giveaway. Thank you in advance and have a wonderful day. :-) I'm off now to look at more of your blog!

From the Florida Gulf CoastI am entering for my daughter Melanie, she had wanted to participate in this year's event, but a fire changed her plans... I thought I would surprise her and do this for her..Visit the site I set up for her on my blog #579.. and enter her name in the contest, thank You

When problems are seen as opportunities, adversity seen as a good education, and the belief that every single thing that happens in your life is connected to a larger unfolding good, no more problems, just transformation, embracing this fragile glorious imperfect life where every step, even the wrong step, is on the path and leads to growth and grace. So chill baby. You got this. writergirldreams